Old Silk
PPG's Old Silk is a blue shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. Its blue and grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
#6d737aLRV
17.00
Old Silk's Color Strip
Old Silk is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Superhero Gray and Moody Sky. The strip spans from Peregrine at the lightest end to Moody Sky at the deepest. Color strip PPG0993 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Old Silk in Rooms
Follow Old Silk from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Dining Room Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Old Silk (PPG0993-6) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
A parisian dining room with Old Silk painted walls
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1 Bedroom Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Old Silk (PPG0993-6) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Old Silk on the walls of a cozy bedroom
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1 Bathroom Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Old Silk (PPG0993-6) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Old Silk paint color in a japandi bathroom
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1 House Photo
Viewed across 1 house image in an exterior viewed across distance, weather and the changing sky, Old Silk (PPG0993-6) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 17, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Old Silk as a wall paint in a rustic modern house
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1 Home Office Photo
These 1 home office image show how Old Silk (PPG0993-6) can sit beside wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating. The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
warm home office with Old Silk on the walls
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1 Front Door Photo
Viewed across 1 front door image in a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression, Old Silk (PPG0993-6) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 17, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Old Silk wall color — cottagecore front door
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1 Mudroom Photo
The daily movement of arrivals, departures and changing weather can draw different notes from Old Silk (PPG0993-6). The blue, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A rustic modern mudroom with Old Silk painted walls
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1 Living Room Photo
Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Old Silk (PPG0993-6) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 17, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Old Silk on the walls of a cozy living room
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1 Kitchen Photo
1 generated visualization explores how the color might shape the finished space. Together they show Old Silk (PPG0993-6) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Old Silk paint color in a vintage kitchen cabinets
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1 Patio Photo
Against stone, timber, metal, textiles and greenery, Old Silk (PPG0993-6) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 17, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Old Silk wall color — coastal patio
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Coordinating Colors
Trim Color
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 17), opening up a space where Old Silk encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Old Silk is a deep, cool, stormy gray with a navy undertone. It is a perfect paint color to create a beautiful ambiance for an accent wall. Pair it with black or charcoal trim for a statement.